As the Lok Sabha elections draw near, political parties have completed the candidate selection process, and the Election Commission is gearing up for the upcoming electoral procedures. With the current Lok Sabha term concluding on May 26, the Election Commission is actively engaged in necessary tasks, including the publication of the voter list. 

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To ensure the seamless execution of administrative processes, the state government has strategically scheduled the budget session of the current legislature line to commence on February 12. Governor Tawar Chand Gehlot is set to address both Houses of the Legislature on this day, followed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presenting the record budget on February 16.

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In preparation for the budget presentation, Siddaramaiah has commenced consultations with department officials, instructing senior officials to prepare budget proposals for their respective departments within the next week. The Congress government, having fulfilled guarantee promises outlined in the manifesto, faces the challenge of reallocating funds for development projects due to the constraints of the current year’s budget.

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As the Lok Sabha elections are coming closer Siddaramaiah faces the delicate task of balancing fiscal responsibilities and electoral necessities to ensure a smooth transition to the new elected government by May 26. The upcoming budget session holds crucial importance in shaping the state’s financial trajectory amidst the dual demands of governance and elections.